Especially in a setting like a college class full of writers, it can be extremely difficult to feel like your words are needed. So why you? What makes you unique?
Category: Culture
A Wave in the Ocean
It is tempting to look at the other writers in your life and see only their successes. You see that one has a book contract, others are working the job you’d only dreamed of, others have drastically increased their platforms—and then you look at yourself and wonder what you’ve done with your life.
Starting a Critique Group: Six Sagacious Tips
So, you’re ready for all the wondrous benefits of a critique group! Now, go round up some writers and critique away! That’s all there is to it, right? Well … yes and no.
Seven Reasons Why Critique Groups are the Bomb
“Critique group” is an intimidating term. No one likes to feel “critiqued,” and sharing art you’ve poured your heart and soul into with people you don’t know very well (yet) can be a little scary.
I’m not denying any of that. But it’s totally worth it.
Weird Holidays and How They Can Benefit Your Platform
Every day is a holiday. National Talk Like a Pirate Day, Caps Lock Day, Hug a Sheep Day … Here’s a list of upcoming holidays and how you can use them to boost your platform.
A Christmas Movie for the Writer in You
Last weekend, I went with a group of friends to see the movie The Man Who Invented Christmas, which follows Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol. As a writer, there were many things I connected with throughout the movie. I won’t spoil too much about the movie, but here are some things a writer can identify with (or groan in agreement with) in this movie.
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